What is community acupuncture?
Acupuncture has been practiced in quiet group settings for thousands of years, and today it’s referred to as community acupuncture. Patients sit comfortably in a reclined position with sleeves and pants legs rolled up, allowing for the treatment of almost any health condition. Community acupuncture is by appointment only.
Today’s model of community acupuncture originated in Portland, Ore., in 2002. This movement set out to provide affordable and accessible health care for everyone by using a sliding scale for payment. This helps to separate the issue of money and health care. It allows patients to come in for treatment as often as needed to achieve and maintain good health.